Petraeus Arrives for Libya Hearings

By

Siobhan Gorman And

Adam Entous

Updated Nov. 16, 2012 10:57 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON—Former Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus arrived at the Capitol early Friday to begin meetings with lawmakers anxious to hear his assessment of the Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya.

It was Mr. Petraeus's first public appearance since he resigned last week amid revelations of an extramarital affair. Many lawmakers are eager to hear his explanation for his resignation, but the two hearings are...